Yes, it has started again....first with the 69 Olds and now my Eldo. That annoying eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee of the fan. ARG! So now what can I do?
Pay a mechanic to fix it?
Replace it with a new unit?
What have the members of the CLC done in this instance?
Thanks in advance.
Id just replace it. They are pretty cheap and available and it is an easy job.
But, in the meantime, you can use a small centre punch and strike a small hole in the bearing cover. Then you can put a drop or two of oil in there and it should at least temporaily eliminate the noise. Not a permanent fix, but it will at least contribute to safer levels of sanity.
Mike
Yeah and I need all the help I can get in 2005. At least the Eldo sits up level and runs nicely (sucks gas but oh well...there it is).
Thanks Mike. I will try that. I get from the manual that pulling the unit is indeed not difficult.
I have a list of other little jobs to do as well. But I will save those for other posts. I like to file them separately. <G>
Replace it. It is not work the trouble to try to fix it. Buy the Siemans model that is identical to your OEM for less than $20.
Great idea! Thanks, George. Siemans was a printer outfit I worked with for years...wonder if its the same group? I will check NAPA for it. Or online, where I am sure to find one!
Try Autozone. Cost is about $18.